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Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000 vs President Martin

What KCB-H-1000 does better (2) and where Martin wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-H-1000
2 advantages≈ £110
vs
President Martin
President · 2025Martin
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-H-1000Martin
67 × 15850115 × 35165
KCB-H-1000MartinDifference
Height158 mm35 mm+123 mm
Width67 mm115 mm−48 mm
Depth50 mm165 mm−115 mm
Weight360 g571 g−211 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is KCB-H-1000 better than Martin?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · Martin: No
  2. Weight360 g vs 571 g+59%

Why is Martin better than KCB-H-1000?

Martin has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

President MartinPresident Martin≈ £1307.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight360 g571 g
Width67 mm115 mm
Height158 mm35 mm
Depth50 mm165 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack—1
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